Tomato Tartlets

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   Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.

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   Add chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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   Add chopped tomatoes, sage leaves and rosemary sprig to skillet.

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   Simmer tomato mixture until reduced to 1 1/2 cups thick puree, about 30 minutes.

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   Set aside.

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   Preheat oven to 425F.

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   Roll out 1 puff pastry sheet to thickness of 1/8 inch.

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   Using 7-inch-diameter plate as guide, cut out 3 pastry dough rounds.

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   Repeat with remaining puff pastry sheet, forming a total of 6 rounds.

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    Place 3 rounds on each of 2 large baking sheets.

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    Spread generous 2 tablespoons tomato puree over each puff pastry round, leaving 1/2-inch border around edge.

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    Arrange tomato rounds over puree on pastry.

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    Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper.

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    Bake until tart crusts are golden, about 15 minutes.

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    Meanwhile, mix fresh basil and remaining 2 minced garlic cloves in bowl.

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    Gradually whisk in remaining 1/3 cup oil.

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    Drizzle 1 tablespoon basil-oil mixture over each tartlet and serve.

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